ENGINE FOR 2022 MCI D4000 TRANSIT COACH BUS

The County of Hawai'i Mass Transit Agency is soliciting bids under Invitation for Bid #27-0048 for the procurement of one ReCon X12 Cummins engine for a 2022 MCI D4000 transit coach bus. Bids must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov Procurement Portal by October 31, 2026, at 12:30 AM. The award will be granted to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with evaluation factors focusing on price, performance capability, product quality, and the vendor's ability to perform. Bidders must provide warranty information and are permitted to offer equal substitutions subject to approval by the Director of Finance. No core return is required for this procurement. Contractors must adhere to strict compliance requirements, including providing a Certificate of Vendor Compliance for awards of $2,500 or more and tax clearances from the Hawai'i Department of Taxation and IRS. For contracts valued at $25,000 or more, additional certifications regarding wages, labor laws, and working conditions are mandatory, and final payment is contingent upon a state tax clearance. While the solicitation includes various bond exhibits, it explicitly states that no bid or performance bonds are required for this specific IFB. Payments are processed within 30 days following the delivery and acceptance of goods by authorized personnel. The contractor must also comply with non-discrimination laws under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and must not be debarred by state or federal governments.